Summary
Trumpās popular vote share has fallen below 50% to 49.94%, with Kamala Harris at 48.26%, narrowing his margin of victory.
Trumpās share of the popular vote is lower than Bidenās in 2020 (51.3%), Obamaās in 2012 (51.1%) and 2008 (52.9%), George W. Bushās in 2004 (50.7%), George H.W. Bushās in 1988 (53.2%), Reaganās in 1984 (58.8%) and 1980 (50.7%), and Carterās in 1976 (50.1%).
The 2024 election results highlight Trumpās narrow victory and the need for Democrats to address their mistakes and build a diverse working-class coalition.
The numbers also give Democrats a reason to push back on Trumpās mandate claims, noting most Americans did not vote for him.
Nope.
Some liberals will say that he wonāt be able to claim a mandate. Doesnāt matter. He will.
Seriously, how far does that excuse get anyone? āWell everyone didnāt vote for him so whateverā and he says āYeah they did š„“ā and proceeds to do whatever tf he wants anyway ĀÆ\_(ć)_/ĀÆ
Itās still good to know he doesnāt have one, be able to prove it, and say it a lot all over the place with the receipts in hand.
I think this type of thinking is dealing with Trump the wrong way. Censoring him is pointless. Heās going to say what he wants until it isnāt useful and then pivot. Heās going to do what he wants regardless of what he says.
Donāt take him literally. Take him seriously. Defend at the points of real vulnerability. Counter at the right times. Sow discord and distrust in his hapless helpers and incompetent ranks.
Play to win.